YEARLY HIGH
0.8164 MXN
YEARLY LOW
0.6962 MXN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7407 MXN

2012 ETB to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ETB to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 1, valuing the pair at 0.8164. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 0.6962.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1202 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7753 to the December average rate of 0.7065, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.8164 was down 16.08% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.9728, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ETB based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 4,082 MXN
2011 Average 3,955 MXN
Yearly Trough Low 3,481 MXN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 600.81 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.7955
0.6984
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB to MXN Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.7584, compared to 0.7230 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0355 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7584
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7230

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0696 MXN (High: 0.8070 / Low: 0.7374). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0124 MXN (High: 0.7419 / Low: 0.7295).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0696
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0124

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0404 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0404

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 0.7874) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.6988), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0886 (+12.68%).

2012 Avg (June) 0.7874
2011 Avg (June) 0.6988

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8073 0.7451 0.7753
February 0.7470 0.7305 0.7366
March 0.7449 0.7201 0.7303
April 0.7578 0.7293 0.7467
May 0.8070 0.7374 0.7743
June 0.8164 0.7528 0.7874
July 0.7627 0.7350 0.7470
August 0.7419 0.7295 0.7336
September 0.7350 0.7064 0.7182
October 0.7218 0.7062 0.7126
November 0.7295 0.7106 0.7200
December 0.7139 0.6962 0.7065